Men Are Such Fools (1938)

Linda Lawrence, a spirited twenty-two-year-old secretary at Americo Corp, a bustling Madison Avenue advertising agency, aspires to climb the corporate ladder and become an esteemed advertising executive. Working closely with Harvey Bates, a senior executive who treats her with the warmth of a beloved niece, Linda is determined to prove her mettle in the fiercely competitive advertising world, despite the distractions of romance and societal expectations of becoming a "Mrs." Linda's aspirations are not unfounded, as she draws inspiration from Bea Harris, one of Americo's most respected copywriters. However, her ambitions are constantly tested by the persistent romantic interest of multiple men. Among them is the charming and relentless Jimmy Hall, an employee in Americo's sales division known for his laid-back attitude towards work and his unwavering devotion to winning Linda's heart. As Linda's hard work begins to pay off and she edges closer to her professional dreams, Jimmy makes headway in breaking through her defenses, prompting her to reconsider her stance on love. Yet, their budding romance faces the ultimate trial when Harry Galleon, a powerful Americo client who can propel Linda's career to new heights, enters the picture. Galleon, offering the tantalizing prospect of an exhilarating professional and personal life, further complicates Linda's choices. The plot thickens as Wanda Townsend, Galleon's ex-girlfriend, who is a formidable woman still nursing hopes of becoming Mrs. Galleon, comes into play. Amidst this whirlwind of career ambitions, romantic entanglements, and corporate power plays, Linda and Jimmy must navigate their path, determine their priorities, and discover if their dreams of the future can harmoniously coexist. "Men Are Such Fools" is a captivating tale of ambition, love, and the choices that define us.

Men Are Such Fools is a comedy movie featuring Carole Landis.

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